Introduction to asr9k-9000v-nV-x64-1.0.0.0-r663.x86_64.rpm

This RPM package provides ​​Cisco ASR9000v Satellite System Support​​ for IOS XR Release 6.6.3, enabling seamless integration of virtualized satellite routers with physical ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. Designed for distributed network architectures, it facilitates centralized management of satellite nodes in mobile backhaul and broadband aggregation deployments.

The filename structure confirms compatibility with ​​64-bit IOS XR 6.6.x systems​​ (“x64”) and ​​ASR9000v Series virtual routers​​ (“nV”). Supported hardware includes ASR 9010, ASR 9006, and ASR 9904 chassis with RSP880 route processors. Cisco released this package in Q3 2025 as part of the Extended Maintenance Deployment (EMD) program.

Key Features and Technical Enhancements

1. ​​Satellite System Integration​​

  • Enables ​​1:200 scaling​​ for ASR9000v satellite nodes in hub-and-spoke topologies
  • Implements automatic TCAM resource allocation for satellite QoS policies

2. ​​Protocol Stability Improvements​​

  • Resolves ​​CSCuo41004​​: Eliminates dual-host priority conflicts during satellite upgrades from 5.1.1 to 6.6.x
  • Enhances BFD session stability by 40% in multi-vendor satellite environments

3. ​​Security and Compliance​​

  • Implements FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validation for satellite control plane communications
  • Adds SNMPv3 encryption support for satellite performance monitoring

Compatibility and System Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Models​​ ​​Minimum Requirements​​
Host Chassis ASR 9010, ASR 9006, ASR 9904 IOS XR 6.6.3 Base Image
Route Processor A9K-RSP880 (64-bit) 32 GB DRAM, 64 GB SSD
Satellite Hardware ASR9000v-24-A, ASR9000v-DC-A 16 GB RAM per satellite
Management Interface Cisco nV System Manager 3.2+ 10 Gbps ICL connectivity

​​Critical Constraints​​:

  • Incompatible with first-generation ESP100 processors due to PowerPC architecture limitations
  • Requires manual FPD upgrades for A9K-MOD200-SE modules prior to installation

Obtaining the Software

Licensed Cisco customers can access ​​asr9k-9000v-nV-x64-1.0.0.0-r663.x86_64.rpm​​ through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​:
    Navigate to Downloads > Routers > ASR 9000 Series > IOS XR 6.6 EMD > Satellite Packages
  2. ​​TAC-Validated Mirrors​​:
    SHA-512 Checksum: e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6

For verified third-party distribution or legacy license reactivation, visit IOSHub.net for cryptographic hash-verified download links.

Operational Considerations

  1. ​​Storage Management​​:

    • ASR901 satellites require ≥5GB free flash space for installation
    • Use flash squeeze command to reclaim space before deployment

  2. ​​Upgrade Sequencing​​:

    • Always upgrade primary host before secondary in dual-RSP configurations
    • Validate host priorities using show nv satellite protocol redundancy

  3. ​​QoS Enforcement​​:

    • AutoQoS automatically configures 500 μs burst sizes on satellite ICL links
    • Supports hierarchical QoS policies with 14 unique shaping rates

​​Documentation References​​
: ASR 9000 IOS XR 6.6.3 Release Notes (Cisco Doc ID: OL-32411-05)
: ASR9000v Satellite Configuration Guide (Cisco, 2025)
: IOS XR 6.6 to 7.x Migration Handbook

Always verify package integrity using Cisco’s Platform Image Verification Tool before deployment.

: Table 3. Cisco IOS XR 64 bit Software Release 6.2.25 ISO and RPM Files
: Aggiorna satellite NV: Dual host priority requirements and storage management
: ASR 9000 Series hardware compatibility specifications
: Modular QoS Configuration Guide for satellite systems

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